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Jonathan Jefferies1

M, #1, b. 27 January 1782, d. 29 January 1858
ReferencesFrank Jefferies' Ancestors
The Jefferies

Parents

FatherJohn Jefferies (b. 29 April 1755, d. February 1795)
MotherSarah Parminter (b. 1753, d. May 1828)

Family: Charlotte Britton (b. 1777, d. 15 November 1837)

SonJonathan Jefferies+ (b. December 1807, d. 5 January 1871)
SonJohn Jefferies (b. August 1810, d. January 1852)
DaughterAnn Jefferies (b. 1811)
SonWilliam Jefferies+ (b. 1813, d. 18 January 1839)
SonGeorge Jefferies+ (b. August 1816, d. March 1895)
SonSamuel Jefferies+ (b. 1820, d. June 1886)

Biography

Birth27 January 1782Jonathan Jefferies was born on 27 January 1782 in Sible Hedingham, Essex, England+.2
Marriage28 October 1806He married Charlotte Britton, daughter of John Bretton and Martha Bowtell, on 28 October 1806 in St Peter's Church, Sudbury, Suffolk, England.3
Residence1 November 1837Jonathan Jefferies and Charlotte Britton lived in Swan Street, Sible Hedingham, Essex, England.4
Occupation1 June 1838The occupation of Jonathan Jefferies was 'Maltster'.5
Baptism9 June 1839He was baptized on 9 June 1839 in St Peter's Church, Sible Hedingham, Essex, England.6
Occupation7 July 1841The occupation of Jonathan Jefferies was 'Maltster'.7
Residence7 July 1841He lived in Swan Street, Sible Hedingham, Essex, England.8
Occupation25 January 1851The occupation of Jonathan Jefferies was 'Maltster'.9
Residence31 March 1851He lived in Swan Street, Sible Hedingham, Essex, England.10
Name-Var1858He was also known as Jeffrys.11
Death29 January 1858He died on 29 January 1858 in Union Workhouse, Halstead, Essex, England, aged 76.12,13
Burial3 February 1858He was buried on 3 February 1858 in St Andrew's Church, Halstead, Essex, England.14
Last Edited 18 February 2024

Citations

  1. [S48] Parish Register, baptismal records; Sible Hedingham of children William, George and Samuel.
  2. [S65] England & Wales Christening Records; 1538-1975, 2008, birth & bapt., age 57, Jonathan Jefferies, parents John (weaver) & Sarah, St Peter, Sible Hedingham, Essex. D/P 93/1/9.
  3. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage; Jonathan Jeffries of Sible Hedingham & Charlotte Britton, Sudbury St Peter, Suffolk. Banns D/p 93/1/6.
  4. [S48] Parish Register, given in parish burial record.
  5. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, MX500356, Jonathan JEFFRIES, Harriet BUTTON.
  6. [S65] England & Wales Christenings, birth & bapt., age 57, Jonathan Jefferies, parents John & Sarah, St Peter, Sible Hedingham, Essex.
  7. [S25] Extracted from the 1841 census, ESS H0107 1/332/8.
  8. [S25] Extracted from the 1841 census.
  9. [S48] Parish Register, marriage records; Castle Hedingham, recorded as occupation on son Samuel's marriage.
  10. [S26] Extracted from the 1851 census.
  11. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, DYB 621038, Jonathan Jeffrys, age 66.
  12. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, death, age 66, of old age, name as Jonathan Jeffrys, Ag Lab., informant Thomas Twose, Master, Union Workhouse, Halstead, no 440.
  13. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, death, Halstead, Essex, Jan-Mar 1858, vol 4a 227.
  14. [S109] England Select Deaths & Burials 1538-1991., unknown publish date, burial, Jonathan Jeffreys, age 75, Halstead St Andrew, Essex.

Charlotte Britton1

F, #2, b. 1777, d. 15 November 1837
ReferencesFrank Jefferies' Ancestors
The Brettons/Brittons of Essex

Parents

FatherJohn Bretton (b. 1734, d. November 1812)
MotherMartha Bowtell (b. 1744, d. August 1813)

Family: Jonathan Jefferies (b. 27 January 1782, d. 29 January 1858)

SonJonathan Jefferies+ (b. December 1807, d. 5 January 1871)
SonJohn Jefferies (b. August 1810, d. January 1852)
DaughterAnn Jefferies (b. 1811)
SonWilliam Jefferies+ (b. 1813, d. 18 January 1839)
SonGeorge Jefferies+ (b. August 1816, d. March 1895)
SonSamuel Jefferies+ (b. 1820, d. June 1886)

Biography

Birth1777Charlotte Britton was born in 1777 in Sible Hedingham, Essex, England+.2
Baptism9 March 1777She was baptized on 9 March 1777 in St Peter's Church, Sible Hedingham, Essex, England.3
Witness25 October 1793She witnessed the marriage of Joseph Deal and Lettice Britton on 25 October 1793 in St Peter's Church, Sible Hedingham, Essex, England.4
Name-Marr28 October 1806Her married name was Jefferies.5
Marriage28 October 1806Charlotte Britton married Jonathan Jefferies, son of John Jefferies and Sarah Parminter, on 28 October 1806 in St Peter's Church, Sudbury, Suffolk, England.6
Residence1 November 1837Charlotte Britton and Jonathan Jefferies lived in Swan Street, Sible Hedingham, Essex, England.7
Death15 November 1837She died on 15 November 1837 in Sible Hedingham, Essex, England+, aged ~60.8,9
Burial22 November 1837She was buried on 22 November 1837 in St Peter's Church, Sible Hedingham, Essex, England.10
Last Edited 18 February 2024

Citations

  1. [S48] Parish Register, Marriage in Sible Hedingham register.
  2. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, age 60 on death certificate.
  3. [S48] Parish Register, bapt., Sible Hedingham, father John Britton, mother Martha. fhl 1472365.
  4. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage; Lettice Britton & Joseph Dale, St Peter, Sible Hedningham, Essex.
  5. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, marriage; Jonathan Jeffries of Sible Hedingham & Charlotte Britton, Sudbury St Peter, Suffolk.
  6. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, marriage; Jonathan Jeffries of Sible Hedingham & Charlotte Britton, Sudbury St Peter, Suffolk. Banns D/p 93/1/6.
  7. [S48] Parish Register, given in parish burial record.
  8. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, death, aged 60, Sible Hedingham, Essex, no. 65; Susan Scammells in attendance.
  9. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, death, Halstead, Essex, Oct-Dec 1837, vol 12 71.
  10. [S109] England Select Deaths & Burials 1538-1991., unknown publish date, burial, Charlotte Jefferies, age 60, St Peter's Sible Hedingham, curate H Davis Morgan.

Jonathan Jefferies1

M, #3, b. December 1807, d. 5 January 1871
ReferencesFrank Jefferies' Ancestors
The Brettons/Brittons of Essex
The Jefferies

Parents

FatherJonathan Jefferies (b. 27 January 1782, d. 29 January 1858)
MotherCharlotte Britton (b. 1777, d. 15 November 1837)

Family: Harriet Button (b. 1807, d. 7 May 1888)

SonWilliam Jefferies (b. 6 April 1839, d. April 1869)
SonPeter Button Jefferies+ (b. 31 January 1841, d. 1 September 1908)
SonHenry Jefferies+ (b. 15 December 1842, d. 9 August 1892)

Biography

BirthDecember 1807Jonathan Jefferies was born in December 1807 in Sible Hedingham, Essex, England+.2,3
Baptism18 December 1807He was baptized on 18 December 1807 in St Peter's Church, Sible Hedingham, Essex, England.4
Name-VarHe was also known as Jonathan Jeffries.5
Marriage1 June 1838He married Harriet Button, daughter of John Button and Harriet Skipper, on 1 June 1838 in St Katharine's Church, Gosfield, Essex, England, witnessed by Peter Skipper Button and Ann Jefferies.6,7
Occupation1 June 1838The occupation of Jonathan Jefferies was 'Victualler'.8
NoteFamily legend was that Jonathan was the Button family coachman and that he and Harriet Button eloped & Harriet was disinherited. No evidence of this is known, note that her brother Peter was a witness at the wedding.
Occupation10 April 1839The occupation of Jonathan Jefferies was 'Beer Shop Keeper'.1
Residence10 April 1839He and Harriet Button lived in Sible Hedingham, Essex, England+.9
Occupation31 January 1841The occupation of Jonathan Jefferies was 'Beer Shop Keeper'.10
Residence30 March 1841He and Harriet Button lived in Swan Street, Sible Hedingham, Essex, England, together with William Jefferies and Peter Button Jefferies.11
Occupation7 July 1841The occupation of Jonathan Jefferies was 'Beershop Keeper'.12
Residence15 December 1842He and Harriet Button lived in Sible Hedingham, Essex, England+.13
Attributes25 January 1843Has a DNA test or is ancestor of a person tested.13
Residence30 March 1851He and Harriet Button lived in Swan Street, Sible Hedingham, Essex, England, together with Henry Jefferies, Peter Button Jefferies, and William Jefferies.14
Notebefore 1861Jonathan Jefferies and Harriet Button The Jefferies family moved to Streatham before 1861; Jonathan was employed as coachman to Rev John Richard Nicholl, Rector of Streatham and Harriet was laundress to the Nicholl household. before 1861 in Streatham, Surrey, England+.15
Occupation1870The occupation of Jonathan Jefferies was 'Gardener, Domestic servant'.16
Death5 January 1871He died on 5 January 1871 in 38, Wells Lane, Streatham, Surrey, England, aged 63.17,18
Burial12 January 1871He was buried on 12 January 1871 in South Metropolitan Cemetery, Norwood, Surrey, England.19
Last Edited 8 March 2021

Citations

  1. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, copy.
  2. [S48] Parish Register, Bapt., Sible Hadingham, father Jonathan Jefferies, mother Maria. 1472365.
  3. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, death, DXZ313213, Jonathan JEFFERIES "Aged 63."
  4. [S48] Parish Register, bapt., Sible Hadingham, father Jonathan Jefferies, mother Maria. fhl 1472365.
  5. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, copies.
  6. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, marriage; Jonathan Jeffries, full age, father Jonathan Jeffries, & Harriet Button, father John, Gosfield Parish Church, no 6.
  7. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, Halstead, Essex, Apr-Jun 1838, vol 12 141.
  8. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, MX500356, Jonathan JEFFRIES, Harriet BUTTON.
  9. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, BXBZ852305, William JEFFRIES.
  10. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, BCA282891, Peter Button JEFFERIES.
  11. [S25] Extracted from the 1841 census.
  12. [S25] Extracted from the 1841 census, ESS H0107 1/332/8.
  13. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, BXBZ178472 Henry JEFFERIES.
  14. [S26] Extracted from the 1851 census, Lists Jonathan as Servant, lives next door to Curate Thomas ?Pearse.
  15. [S44] Extracted from the 1861 census, The family was in Streatham by 1861 but the census records for their residence are lost. Information from John W Brown, Streatham Historical Society.
  16. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, death certificate: DXZ313213, Jonathan JEFFERIES.
  17. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, DXZ313213, Jonathan JEFFERIES.
  18. [S17] BMD indices, Wandsworth, Surrey, Jan-Mar 1871, vol 1d 453.
  19. [S48] Parish Register, burial, Jonathan Jeffries, 63, of Streatham. Norwood Cemetery no 85043, p 4383.

Harriet Button

F, #4, b. 1807, d. 7 May 1888
ReferencesFrank Jefferies' Ancestors
The Buttons

Parents

FatherJohn Button (b. 1776, d. December 1846)
MotherHarriet Skipper (b. May 1776, d. October 1848)

Family: Jonathan Jefferies (b. December 1807, d. 5 January 1871)

SonWilliam Jefferies (b. 6 April 1839, d. April 1869)
SonPeter Button Jefferies+ (b. 31 January 1841, d. 1 September 1908)
SonHenry Jefferies+ (b. 15 December 1842, d. 9 August 1892)

Biography

Birth1807Harriet Button was born in 1807 in Blakenham, Suffolk, England.1,2
Baptism22 February 1807She was baptized on 22 February 1807 in St Mary's Church, Blakenham, Suffolk, England.3
Residencebefore 1 June 1838She lived in Gosfield, Essex, England.4
Marriage1 June 1838She married Jonathan Jefferies, son of Jonathan Jefferies and Charlotte Britton, on 1 June 1838 in St Katharine's Church, Gosfield, Essex, England, witnessed by Peter Skipper Button and Ann Jefferies.4,5
Name-MarrHer married name was Jefferies.
Name-MarrHer married name was Jeffries.6
Residence10 April 1839Harriet Button and Jonathan Jefferies lived in Sible Hedingham, Essex, England+.7
Residence30 March 1841She and Jonathan Jefferies lived in Swan Street, Sible Hedingham, Essex, England, together with William Jefferies and Peter Button Jefferies.8
Residence15 December 1842She and Jonathan Jefferies lived in Sible Hedingham, Essex, England+.9
Residence30 March 1851She and Jonathan Jefferies lived in Swan Street, Sible Hedingham, Essex, England, together with Henry Jefferies, Peter Button Jefferies, and William Jefferies.10
Employment30 March 1851She was employed as Laundress.11
Notebefore 1861She and Jonathan Jefferies The Jefferies family moved to Streatham before 1861; Jonathan was employed as coachman to Rev John Richard Nicholl, Rector of Streatham and Harriet was laundress to the Nicholl household. before 1861 in Streatham, Surrey, England+.12
Residence30 March 1871She lived in Rector Houses, 38, Wells Lane, Streatham, Surrey, England, together with Peter Button Jefferies.13
Occupation30 March 1871The occupation of Harriet Button was 'Laundress'.14
Witness30 March 1881She lived with Peter Button Jefferies and Sarah Harrington in 2 Bourne Place, Streatham, Surrey, England, together with William Frederick Jefferies, Peter James Jefferies, and Walter John Jefferies.15
Name-VarHarriet Button was also known as Harriott.16
Death7 May 1888She died on 7 May 1888 in 2 Bourne Place, Streatham, Surrey, England, aged ~81.17,18
Burial10 May 1888She was buried on 10 May 1888 in South Metropolitan Cemetery, Norwood, Surrey, England.19
Last Edited 24 August 2025

Citations

  1. [S25] Extracted from the 1841 census, age 30 at census.
  2. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, Death certificate no. 224, Streatham, Surrey.
  3. [S48] Parish Register, bapr. Harriot, daughter of John & Harriott Button/ late Harriott Skipper was priately baptized Feby 22nd 1807.
  4. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, marriage; Jonathan Jeffries, full age, father Jonathan Jeffries, & Harriet Button, father John, Gosfield Parish Church, no 6.
  5. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, Halstead, Essex, Apr-Jun 1838, vol 12 141.
  6. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, marriage certificate.
  7. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, BXBZ852305, William JEFFRIES.
  8. [S25] Extracted from the 1841 census.
  9. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, BXBZ178472 Henry JEFFERIES.
  10. [S26] Extracted from the 1851 census, Lists Jonathan as Servant, lives next door to Curate Thomas ?Pearse.
  11. [S26] Extracted from the 1851 census.
  12. [S44] Extracted from the 1861 census, The family was in Streatham by 1861 but the census records for their residence are lost. Information from John W Brown, Streatham Historical Society.
  13. [S45] Extracted from the 1871 census, next door to Henry & Martha Jefferies.
  14. [S45] Extracted from the 1871 census, as written.
  15. [S21] Extracted from the 1881 census.
  16. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, On her Death certificate no. 224, Streatham, Surrey.
  17. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, death; age 81, Streatham, Surrey, no. 224.
  18. [S17] BMD indices, death, age 81, Wandsworth, London, Apr-Jun 1888, vol 1d 395.
  19. [S48] Parish Register, burial, Harriett Jefferies, 81, of Streatham. Norwood Cemetery no 1046.

John Button

M, #5, b. 1776, d. December 1846
ReferencesFrank Jefferies' Ancestors
The Buttons

Parents

FatherJohn Button (b. 1751, d. September 1837)
MotherSarah Keer (b. December 1756)

Family: Harriet Skipper (b. May 1776, d. October 1848)

SonJames Button+ (b. 1804, d. 18 July 1883)
DaughterHarriet Button+ (b. 1807, d. 7 May 1888)
SonPeter Skipper Button (b. 6 July 1808)

Biography

Birth1776John Button was born in 1776 in Kelsale, Suffolk, England.1
Baptism13 October 1780He was baptized on 13 October 1780 in St Mary & St Peter's Church, Kelsale, Suffolk, England.1
Residencebefore 1806He lived in Bramford, Suffolk, England.2
Occupation1806The occupation of John Button was 'Farmer'.
Marriage11 April 1806He married Harriet Skipper, daughter of Peter Skipper and Mary, on 11 April 1806 in St Mary the Virgin Church, Bramford, Suffolk, England.3
Occupation1 June 1838The occupation of John Button was 'Farmer'.4
DeathDecember 1846He died in December 1846 in Bramford, Suffolk, England, aged ~70.5
Last Edited 24 August 2025

Citations

  1. [S20] International Genealogical Index (1982), bapt; father John Button, mother Sarah, P012762.
  2. [S7] HOWARD nee UNDERWOOD, Sally Marty; Descendants of Henry and Martha (ATKINS) JEFFERIES (Jan 1979.)
  3. [S48] Parish Register, marriage, John Button & Harriet Skipper, Bramford, Suffolk, Suffolk Marriage transcription, SFHS.
  4. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, MX500356, Jonathan JEFFRIES, Harriet BUTTON.
  5. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, death, Ipswich, Suffolk, Oct-Dec 1846, vol 12 284.

Harriet Skipper

F, #6, b. May 1776, d. October 1848
ReferencesFrank Jefferies' Ancestors

Parents

FatherPeter Skipper (b. January 1739, d. August 1804)
MotherMary (b. 1743, d. October 1787)

Family: John Button (b. 1776, d. December 1846)

SonJames Button+ (b. 1804, d. 18 July 1883)
DaughterHarriet Button+ (b. 1807, d. 7 May 1888)
SonPeter Skipper Button (b. 6 July 1808)

Biography

BirthMay 1776Harriet Skipper was born in May 1776 in Little Blakenham, Suffolk, England.1
Address16 May 1776As of 16 May 1776, the address of Harriet Skipper was St Mary's Church, Little Blakenham, Suffolk, England.1
Residencebefore 1806She lived in Claydon, Suffolk, England.2
Name-Marr11 April 1806Her married name was Button.
Marriage11 April 1806She married John Button, son of John Button and Sarah Keer, on 11 April 1806 in St Mary the Virgin Church, Bramford, Suffolk, England.3
DeathOctober 1848Harriet Skipper died in October 1848 in Blakenham, Suffolk, England, aged 72.4
Last Edited 22 May 2026

Citations

  1. [S48] Parish Register, Harriott, daughter of Peter Skipper & Mary his wife. 16 May 1776.
  2. [S7] HOWARD nee UNDERWOOD, Sally Marty; Descendants of Henry and Martha (ATKINS) JEFFERIES (Jan 1979.)
  3. [S48] Parish Register, marriage, John Button & Harriet Skipper, Bramford, Suffolk, Suffolk Marriage transcription, SFHS.
  4. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, death, Bosmere, Suffolk, Oct-Dec 1848, vol 4a 339.

Peter Button Jefferies1

M, #7, b. 31 January 1841, d. 1 September 1908
ReferencesFrank Jefferies' Ancestors
The Brettons/Brittons of Essex
The Buttons
The Jefferies

Parents

FatherJonathan Jefferies (b. December 1807, d. 5 January 1871)
MotherHarriet Button (b. 1807, d. 7 May 1888)

Family: Sarah Harrington (b. 12 January 1843, d. 12 February 1928)

SonWilliam Frederick Jefferies+ (b. 8 June 1876, d. 21 February 1963)
SonPeter James Jefferies+ (b. 13 March 1878, d. 7 November 1918)
SonWalter John Jefferies+ (b. 20 March 1880, d. 3 August 1963)
SonAlbert Henry Jefferies+ (b. 10 March 1882, d. March 1953)
DaughterAlice Ethel Jefferies+ (b. 31 October 1884, d. 11 April 1927)
SonCharles Edward Jefferies (b. 15 March 1888, d. June 1899)

Biography

Birth31 January 1841Peter Button Jefferies was born on 31 January 1841 in Swan Street, Sible Hedingham, Essex, England.2,3,4
Witness30 March 1841He lived with Jonathan Jefferies and Harriet Button in Swan Street, Sible Hedingham, Essex, England, together with William Jefferies.5
Witness30 March 1851Peter Button Jefferies lived with Jonathan Jefferies and Harriet Button in Swan Street, Sible Hedingham, Essex, England, together with Henry Jefferies and William Jefferies.6
Witnessbefore 1861Peter Button Jefferies witnessed the note of Jonathan Jefferies and Harriet Button before 1861 in Streatham, Surrey, England+.7
Employmentcirca 1861Postman at Streatham, Surrey, England.8
Occupation1865'Mr Jefferies started business as a bootmaker in Streatham next to the White Lion in 1865'.9
Occupation30 March 1871The occupation of Peter Button Jefferies was 'Boot Maker'.10
Witness30 March 1871He lived with Harriet Button in Rector Houses, 38, Wells Lane, Streatham, Surrey, England.11
Marriage28 September 1874He married Sarah Harrington, daughter of James Harrington and Frances Camp, on 28 September 1874 in Independents Meeting Hall, Castle Hedingham, Essex, England, witnessed by James Harrington and Ann Harrington.12,13
Residence13 March 1875Peter Button Jefferies and Sarah Harrington lived in 2 Bourne Place, Streatham, Surrey, England.14
Residence1878He and Sarah Harrington lived in Eldon Terrace, Streatham, Surrey, England.15
Witness2 March 1880He witnessed the marriage of John Mulcock and Mary Lois Harrington on 2 March 1880 in St John's Church, Croydon, Surrey, England.16
Residence30 March 1881Peter Button Jefferies and Sarah Harrington lived in 2 Bourne Place, Streatham, Surrey, England, together with William Frederick Jefferies, Peter James Jefferies, Walter John Jefferies, and Harriet Button.17
Occupation4 April 1881On 4 April 1881 the occupation of Peter Button Jefferies was 'Bootmaker employing 1 man, 1 boy' in Streatham, Surrey, England+.17
Witness7 May 1888He witnessed the Death of Harriet Button on 7 May 1888 in 2 Bourne Place, Streatham, Surrey, England.18,19
Residence30 March 1891He and Sarah Harrington lived in 2 Bourne Place, Streatham, Surrey, England, together with Peter James Jefferies, Walter John Jefferies, Alice Ethel Jefferies, Albert Henry Jefferies, Charles Edward Jefferies, and William Frederick Jefferies.20
Residence30 March 1901Peter Button Jefferies and Sarah Harrington lived in 4 Wellfield Road, Streatham, Surrey, England, together with Alice Ethel Jefferies, Albert Henry Jefferies, and William Frederick Jefferies.21
Occupation30 March 1901The occupation of Peter Button Jefferies was 'Boot Maker and Boot repairer at home.'.21
Death1 September 1908He died on 1 September 1908 in 4 Wellfield Road, Streatham, Surrey, England, aged 67.22,23,24
Last Edited 18 October 2019

Citations

  1. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, Halsted, Essex, Jan-Mar 1841, vol 12 121. middle name as Britton.
  2. [S17] BMD indices, birth, Halsted, Essex, Jan-Mar 1841, vol 12 121. middle name as Britton.
  3. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, birth certificate, Peter Button JEFFERIES.
  4. [S5] JEFFERIES nee STACEY, Gertrude Emma; 1959 Notebook, P B Jefferies, b, 31 Jan. in a different printed script, 'Peter Button 1843'.
  5. [S25] Extracted from the 1841 census.
  6. [S26] Extracted from the 1851 census, Lists Jonathan as Servant, lives next door to Curate Thomas ?Pearse.
  7. [S44] Extracted from the 1861 census, The family was in Streatham by 1861 but the census records for their residence are lost. Information from John W Brown, Streatham Historical Society.
  8. [S2] Book inscriptions, from John W Brown, Streatham Historical Society.
  9. [S66] Obituaries, (unknown publisher address: unknown publisher, unknown publish date), In Obituary notice for Sarah, from the Streatham News p 5 17 Feb 1928. ' Mr Jefferies started business in Streatham next to the White Lion in 1865'.
  10. [S45] Extracted from the 1871 census, living with mother.
  11. [S45] Extracted from the 1871 census, next door to Henry & Martha Jefferies.
  12. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, marriage; Peter Button Jefferies, 33, father Jonathan (dec), & Sarah Harrington, 31, father James, Castle Hedingham Independant Meeting, no. 46, p 23. by W.H.Cole.
  13. [S17] BMD indices, Halstead, Essex, Jul-Sep 1874, vol 4a 541.
  14. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, BCAZ068967 Peter James JEFFERIES.
  15. [S129] UK Electoral registers, 2003-, unknown publish date, Surrey Eastern, England, 1832-1962. 15719, Peter Button Jefferies, leashold cottage, 1 Leigham Terrace, Wells Lane. p 518E.
  16. [S48] Parish Register, marriage; John Mulcock, 24, father John; & Mary Lois Harrington, 27, father James, St John, Croydon, no 232, p 116.
  17. [S21] Extracted from the 1881 census.
  18. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, death; age 81, Streatham, Surrey, no. 224.
  19. [S17] BMD indices, death, age 81, Wandsworth, London, Apr-Jun 1888, vol 1d 395.
  20. [S46] Extracted from the 1891 census.
  21. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census.
  22. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, DXZ312946, Diabetes Coma. Enlarged Prostate. Certified by J M Plews MRCS. Aged 67. vol 1d 322.
  23. [S5] JEFFERIES nee STACEY, Gertrude Emma; 1959 Notebook, 1 Sep 1908.
  24. [S17] BMD indices, Wandsworth, Surrey, Jul-Sep 1908, vol 1d 322.

Henry Jefferies1

M, #8, b. 15 December 1842, d. 9 August 1892
ReferencesThe Brettons/Brittons of Essex
The Buttons
The Jefferies

Parents

FatherJonathan Jefferies (b. December 1807, d. 5 January 1871)
MotherHarriet Button (b. 1807, d. 7 May 1888)

Family: Martha Atkin (b. 5 July 1844, d. 16 November 1923)

SonJonathan Henry Jefferies+ (b. 5 May 1871, d. 27 May 1945)
SonGeorge Atkin Jefferies+ (b. 29 June 1872, d. 26 September 1945)
DaughterJane Jefferies+ (b. 15 July 1874, d. 12 February 1960)
DaughterHarriet Mary Jefferies (b. 27 May 1877, d. 16 November 1960)
DaughterMartha Fanny Jefferies+ (b. 18 August 1879, d. 6 June 1950)
DaughterHannah Elizabeth Jefferies+ (b. 13 January 1882, d. 19 October 1963)

Biography

Birth15 December 1842Henry Jefferies was born on 15 December 1842 in Sible Hedingham, Essex, England+.1
Baptism15 January 1843He was baptized on 15 January 1843 in St Peter's Church, Sible Hedingham, Essex, England.2
Witness30 March 1851He lived with Jonathan Jefferies and Harriet Button in Swan Street, Sible Hedingham, Essex, England, together with Peter Button Jefferies and William Jefferies.3
Witnessbefore 1861Henry Jefferies witnessed the note of Jonathan Jefferies and Harriet Button before 1861 in Streatham, Surrey, England+.4
Marriage19 July 1870Henry Jefferies married Martha Atkin, daughter of Martin Atkin and Mary Ann Jackson, on 19 July 1870 in St Nicholas' Church, Partney, Lincolnshire, England, witnessed by Thomas Atkin and Mary Atkin.5,6
Witness5 January 1871Henry Jefferies witnessed the Death of Jonathan Jefferies on 5 January 1871 in 38, Wells Lane, Streatham, Surrey, England.7,8
Residence30 March 1871Henry Jefferies and Martha Atkin lived in 37, Wells Lane, Streatham, Surrey, England.9
Occupation30 March 1871The occupation of Henry Jefferies was 'House Painter (Journeymn)'.10
Occupation4 April 1881The occupation of Henry Jefferies was 'Housepainter'.11
Residence4 April 1881He and Martha Atkin lived in 36, Wells Lane, Streatham, Surrey, England, together with Jonathan Henry Jefferies, George Atkin Jefferies, Jane Jefferies, Harriet Mary Jefferies, and Martha Fanny Jefferies.11
Residence30 March 1891Henry Jefferies and Martha Atkin lived in 3, Vertigan Terrace, Eardley Road, Streatham, Surrey, England, together with Harriet Mary Jefferies, Martha Fanny Jefferies, Hannah Elizabeth Jefferies, George Atkin Jefferies, and Martin James Mathers.12
Occupation1 August 1892The occupation of Henry Jefferies was 'Housepainter and journeyman'.13
Death9 August 1892He died on 9 August 1892 in 3, Vertigan Terrace, Eardley Road, Streatham, Surrey, England, aged 49.14,15,16,17
Burial15 August 1892He was buried on 15 August 1892 in Norwood Cemetery, Norwood, Surrey, England.18
NoteHe and Martha Atkin have at least 13 known DNA matches of varying length and incuding matches on a number of chromosomes at 3rd cousin level from their children, Jonathon Henry, George Atkin, Jane & Martha Fanny.19
Last Edited 6 June 2022

Citations

  1. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, BXBZ178472 Henry JEFFERIES.
  2. [S65] England & Wales Christening Records; 1538-1975, 2008, birth & bapt., Henry Jefferies, parents Jonathan & Harriett, Sible Hedingham, Essex, fhl 1472365.
  3. [S26] Extracted from the 1851 census, Lists Jonathan as Servant, lives next door to Curate Thomas ?Pearse.
  4. [S44] Extracted from the 1861 census, The family was in Streatham by 1861 but the census records for their residence are lost. Information from John W Brown, Streatham Historical Society.
  5. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, marriage; Henry Jefferies, father Jonathan, & Martha Atkin, father Martin, Partney, Lincs no 82. Rector of Partney, Rev J Wood Bayldon.
  6. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, marriage; Martha Atkin & Henry Jefferies, Spilsby, Lincs, Jul-Sep 1870, vol 7a 879.
  7. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, DXZ313213, Jonathan JEFFERIES.
  8. [S17] BMD indices, Wandsworth, Surrey, Jan-Mar 1871, vol 1d 453.
  9. [S45] Extracted from the 1871 census, Rector Houses; next to mother Harriet and PBJ.
  10. [S45] Extracted from the 1871 census.
  11. [S21] Extracted from the 1881 census, SRY: 667/26/46.
  12. [S46] Extracted from the 1891 census.
  13. [S7] HOWARD nee UNDERWOOD, Sally Marty; Descendants of Henry and Martha (ATKINS) JEFFERIES (Jan 1979), On death cert.
  14. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, death, age 49, Streatham, London, no. 218. copy from Sally Howard. Chronic interstitial nephritis, ureminc poisoning.
  15. [S17] BMD indices, death, age 49, Wandsworth, Surrey, Jul-Sep 1892, vol 1d 402.
  16. [S2] Book inscriptions, In memoriam card, possession of Sally Howard. certificate.
  17. [S82] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar, unknown publish date, Probate to Joseph Atkin, retired grocer. Martha's brother.
  18. [S7] HOWARD nee UNDERWOOD, Sally (Jan 1979), on death notice card for Henry.
  19. [S128] DNA online records, 2017, Ancestry and MyHeritage DNA tests confirms links to a number of descendants of Henry & Martha who went to Florida in the 1890's.

Sarah Harrington

F, #9, b. 12 January 1843, d. 12 February 1928
ReferencesFrank Jefferies' Ancestors
The Andrews
The Camps of Hertfordshire
The Harringtons

Parents

FatherJames Harrington (b. 10 April 1816, d. 25 April 1897)
MotherFrances Camp (b. 1819, d. March 1888)

Family: Peter Button Jefferies (b. 31 January 1841, d. 1 September 1908)

SonWilliam Frederick Jefferies+ (b. 8 June 1876, d. 21 February 1963)
SonPeter James Jefferies+ (b. 13 March 1878, d. 7 November 1918)
SonWalter John Jefferies+ (b. 20 March 1880, d. 3 August 1963)
SonAlbert Henry Jefferies+ (b. 10 March 1882, d. March 1953)
DaughterAlice Ethel Jefferies+ (b. 31 October 1884, d. 11 April 1927)
SonCharles Edward Jefferies (b. 15 March 1888, d. June 1899)

Biography

Birth12 January 1843Sarah Harrington was born on 12 January 1843 in Sible Hedingham, Essex, England+.1,2
Witness31 March 1851She lived with James Harrington and Frances Camp in Swan Street, Sible Hedingham, Essex, England, together with Walter Franklin Harrington, Ann Harrington, and John Harrington.3
Residence1865Sarah Harrington lived in Streatham, Surrey, England+.4
Residence30 March 1871She lived in 27 Inverness Road, Paddington, London, England.5
Employment30 March 1871She was employed as Cook, Hill household.5
Name-Marr28 September 1874Her married name was Jefferies.
Marriage28 September 1874She married Peter Button Jefferies, son of Jonathan Jefferies and Harriet Button, on 28 September 1874 in Independents Meeting Hall, Castle Hedingham, Essex, England, witnessed by James Harrington and Ann Harrington.6,7
Residence13 March 1875Sarah Harrington and Peter Button Jefferies lived in 2 Bourne Place, Streatham, Surrey, England.8
Residence1878She and Peter Button Jefferies lived in Eldon Terrace, Streatham, Surrey, England.9
Residence30 March 1881She and Peter Button Jefferies lived in 2 Bourne Place, Streatham, Surrey, England, together with William Frederick Jefferies, Peter James Jefferies, Walter John Jefferies, and Harriet Button.10
Residence30 March 1891Sarah Harrington and Peter Button Jefferies lived in 2 Bourne Place, Streatham, Surrey, England, together with Peter James Jefferies, Walter John Jefferies, Alice Ethel Jefferies, Albert Henry Jefferies, Charles Edward Jefferies, and William Frederick Jefferies.11
Residence30 March 1901Sarah Harrington and Peter Button Jefferies lived in 4 Wellfield Road, Streatham, Surrey, England, together with Alice Ethel Jefferies, Albert Henry Jefferies, and William Frederick Jefferies.12
Witness30 March 1911Sarah Harrington lived with Albert Henry Jefferies in 4 Wellfield Road, Streatham, London, England, together with Alice Ethel Jefferies.13
Witness30 March 1921Sarah Harrington lived with Alice Ethel Jefferies and George Charsley in 355 Lordship Lane, Dulwich, London, England, together with Frederick George Charsley, Marjorie Ethel Charsley, and Albert Henry Jefferies.14
Death12 February 1928Sarah Harrington died on 12 February 1928 at in 66 High Road, Streatham, Surrey, England, calculated 85.15,16
Burial15 February 1928She was buried on 15 February 1928 in Streatham Cemetery, Streatham, Surrey, England.17
Last Edited 24 January 2025

Citations

  1. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, birth; Sarah HARRINGTON.
  2. [S5] JEFFERIES nee STACEY, Gertrude Emma; 1959 Notebook, birth date of S Jefferies, 1843 & death given as 28 Jan 1928.
  3. [S26] Extracted from the 1851 census.
  4. [S66] Obituaries, (unknown publisher address: unknown publisher, unknown publish date), In Obituary notice for Sarah, from the Streatham News p 5 17 Feb 1928. ' Mr & Mrs Jefferies both came from the same village in Essex and were married after meeting again in Streatham in 1865'.
  5. [S45] Extracted from the 1871 census, servant, Hill household.
  6. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, marriage; Peter Button Jefferies, 33, father Jonathan (dec), & Sarah Harrington, 31, father James, Castle Hedingham Independant Meeting, no. 46, p 23. by W.H.Cole.
  7. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, Halstead, Essex, Jul-Sep 1874, vol 4a 541.
  8. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, BCAZ068967 Peter James JEFFERIES.
  9. [S129] UK Electoral registers, 2003-, unknown publish date, Surrey Eastern, England, 1832-1962. 15719, Peter Button Jefferies, leashold cottage, 1 Leigham Terrace, Wells Lane. p 518E.
  10. [S21] Extracted from the 1881 census.
  11. [S46] Extracted from the 1891 census.
  12. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census.
  13. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census, 4 rooms.
  14. [S135] The England & Wales 1921 Census.
  15. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, death; Hypostatic congestion of the lungs due to mitral incompetance associated with myocardial degeneration. Aged 85. Sarah JEFFERIES nee HARRINGTON.
  16. [S5] JEFFERIES nee STACEY, Gertrude Emma; 1959 Notebook, b. S Jefferies, 1843 died Jan 28 1928.
  17. [S66] Obit., In Obituary notice from the Streatham News p 5 17 Feb 1928. Service at house by Rev Walter Penny of Croydon.

William Frederick Jefferies1

M, #10, b. 8 June 1876, d. 21 February 1963
ReferencesThe Andrews
The Brettons/Brittons of Essex
The Buttons
The Camps of Hertfordshire
The Harringtons
The Jefferies

Parents

FatherPeter Button Jefferies (b. 31 January 1841, d. 1 September 1908)
MotherSarah Harrington (b. 12 January 1843, d. 12 February 1928)

Family: Mary Thacker (b. 3 July 1877, d. 19 December 1975)

DaughterWinifred Mary Jefferies (b. 29 July 1902, d. October 1967)
SonCharles Edward Jefferies+ (b. 6 September 1903, d. 26 May 1985)

Biography

Birth8 June 1876William Frederick Jefferies was born on 8 June 1876 in 2 Bourne Place, Streatham, Surrey, England.2,3
Baptism6 August 1876He was baptized on 6 August 1876 in St Leonard's Church, Streatham, London, England.4
Witness30 March 1881He lived with Peter Button Jefferies and Sarah Harrington in 2 Bourne Place, Streatham, Surrey, England, together with Peter James Jefferies, Walter John Jefferies, and Harriet Button.5
Witness30 March 1891William Frederick Jefferies lived with Peter Button Jefferies and Sarah Harrington in 2 Bourne Place, Streatham, Surrey, England, together with Peter James Jefferies, Walter John Jefferies, Alice Ethel Jefferies, Albert Henry Jefferies, and Charles Edward Jefferies.6
Employment30 March 1891William Frederick Jefferies was employed as Telegraphic messenger.6
Witness30 March 1901He lived with Peter Button Jefferies and Sarah Harrington in 4 Wellfield Road, Streatham, Surrey, England, together with Alice Ethel Jefferies and Albert Henry Jefferies.7
Employment30 March 1901William Frederick Jefferies was employed as Postman.7
MarriageOctober 1901He married Mary Thacker in October 1901 in Wandsworth, Surrey, England.8
Residence2 April 1911He and Mary Thacker lived in 19, Palmer's Road, Norbury, London, England, together with Winifred Mary Jefferies and Charles Edward Jefferies.9
Employment2 April 1911William Frederick Jefferies was employed as Established Postman.9
Milit-Beg19 October 1915He began military service on 19 October 1915 in Thornton Heath, London, England.10
Milit-End4 June 1917He ended military service on 4 June 1917 in France.11
Employment30 March 1921He was employed as Postman.12
Residence30 March 1921He and Mary Thacker lived in 77 Totton Road, Croydon, Surrey, England, together with Winifred Mary Jefferies and Charles Edward Jefferies.12
Witness15 February 1928William Frederick Jefferies witnessed the burial of Sarah Harrington on 15 February 1928 in Streatham Cemetery, Streatham, Surrey, England.13
Residence29 September 1939He and Mary Thacker lived in 50 Oakwood Avenue, New Milton, Hampshire, England, together with Charles Edward Jefferies, Alice Mary Leonard, Gwendoline Mary Jefferies, and Anthony Charles Jefferies.14
Death21 February 1963William Frederick Jefferies died on 21 February 1963 in 65 Oakwood Avenue, New Milton, Hampshire, England, aged 86.15,16
INTerestsHe was a keen cyclist and encouraged Frank W Jefferies in that.17
Last Edited 8 June 2023

Citations

  1. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, Wandsworth, Surrey, Apr-Jun 1876, vol 1d 696.
  2. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, BXBZ890965 William Frederick JEFFERIES.
  3. [S5] JEFFERIES nee STACEY, Gertrude Emma; 1959 Notebook, WFJefferies.
  4. [S48] Parish Register, birth & bapt., William Frederick Jefferies, parents Peter Button & Sarah, St Leonard's, Streatham, no 1813, p 227.
  5. [S21] Extracted from the 1881 census.
  6. [S46] Extracted from the 1891 census.
  7. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census.
  8. [S17] BMD indices, Wandsworth, London Oct-Dec 1901, vol 1d 1173.
  9. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census, in census.
  10. [S77] British Army records inc. Chelsea Pensioners & WW1, unknown publish date, No 37092, William Frederick Jefferies, 3/8 City of London Regt. In France May 19 to Jun 17, wounded in arm.
  11. [S77] British Army records, No 37092, William Frederick Jefferies, 3/8 City of London Regt. In France May 19 to Jun 17, wounded in arm. Invalided out.
  12. [S135] The England & Wales 1921 Census.
  13. [S66] Obituaries, (unknown publisher address: unknown publisher, unknown publish date), In Obituary notice from the Streatham News p 5 17 Feb 1928. Service at house by Rev Walter Penny of Croydon.
  14. [S124] The 1939 register for England & Wales.
  15. [S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, death, age 86, New Forest, Hants., Mar 1963, vol 6b 606.
  16. [S82] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar, unknown publish date, date & place of death. probate to widow.
  17. [S14] JEFFERIES, Frank William; Memoirs (1991.)

Peter James Jefferies1

M, #11, b. 13 March 1878, d. 7 November 1918
ReferencesThe Andrews
The Brettons/Brittons of Essex
The Buttons
The Camps of Hertfordshire
The Harringtons
The Jefferies

Parents

FatherPeter Button Jefferies (b. 31 January 1841, d. 1 September 1908)
MotherSarah Harrington (b. 12 January 1843, d. 12 February 1928)

Family: Alice French (b. 23 June 1879, d. 4 January 1967)

DaughterEdith Alice Jefferies (b. 22 June 1908, d. 12 January 2007)
DaughterKathleen Olive Jefferies+ (b. 12 October 1913, d. 6 December 1984)

Biography

Birth13 March 1878Peter James Jefferies was born on 13 March 1878 in 2 Bourne Place, Streatham, Surrey, England.2,3,4
Baptism2 June 1878He was baptized on 2 June 1878 in St Leonard's Church, Streatham, Surrey, England.5
Witness30 March 1881He lived with Peter Button Jefferies and Sarah Harrington in 2 Bourne Place, Streatham, Surrey, England, together with William Frederick Jefferies, Walter John Jefferies, and Harriet Button.6
Witness30 March 1891Peter James Jefferies lived with Peter Button Jefferies and Sarah Harrington in 2 Bourne Place, Streatham, Surrey, England, together with Walter John Jefferies, Alice Ethel Jefferies, Albert Henry Jefferies, Charles Edward Jefferies, and William Frederick Jefferies.7
Residence30 March 1901Peter James Jefferies lived in 347 Lyham Road, Brixton, London, England, together with Walter John Jefferies.8
Occupation30 March 1901The occupation of Peter James Jefferies was 'Greengrocer, own account, with brother Walter as assistant.'.9
Residence24 December 1904He lived in 347 Lyham Road, Brixton Hill, London, England.10
Occupation24 December 1904The occupation of Peter James Jefferies was 'Greengrocer'.11
Marriage26 December 1904He married Alice French, daughter of Thomas French and Eliza Coe, on 26 December 1904 in St. Leonard's Church, Streatham, London, England, witnessed by Alice Ethel Jefferies.12,13
Residence30 March 1911Peter James Jefferies and Alice French lived in 379 Lyham Road, Brixton, London, England, together with Edith Alice Jefferies and Thomas James French.14
Occupation30 March 1911The occupation of Peter James Jefferies was 'Removal Contractor'.14
OccupationNovember 1918The occupation of Peter James Jefferies was 'Furniture Remover; by horse and pantechnicon'.
Death7 November 1918He died on 7 November 1918 in 379 Lyham Road, Brixton Hill, Surrey, England, aged 40.15,16,17
Burial15 November 1918He was buried on 15 November 1918 in Lambeth Cemetary, Lambeth, London, England.18
Last Edited 18 October 2019

Citations

  1. [S2] Book inscriptions, Jan 1996.
  2. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, BCAZ068967 Peter James JEFFERIES date of 1875?
  3. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, Wandsworth, Surrey, Apr-Jun 1878, vol 1d 723.
  4. [S5] JEFFERIES nee STACEY, Gertrude Emma; 1959 Notebook.
  5. [S76] London Births & Baptisms 1813-1906, unknown publish date, father Peter Button Jefferies, mother Sarah.
  6. [S21] Extracted from the 1881 census.
  7. [S46] Extracted from the 1891 census.
  8. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census, plus two servants and a greengrocer's assistant.
  9. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census.
  10. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, on his marriage certificate.
  11. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, on marriage certificate.
  12. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, marriage; Peter James Jefferies, 26, father Peter Button, & Alice French, 25, father Thomas, St Leonards, Streatham no 109.
  13. [S17] BMD indices, marriage, Wandsworth, Surrey Oct-Dec 1904, vol 1d 1105.
  14. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census, Thomas French, age 24, single, visitor; Groom, Felstead Essex.
  15. [S17] BMD indices, Lambeth, London, Oct-Dec 1918, age 40, vol 1d 883.
  16. [S5] JEFFERIES nee STACEY, Gertrude Emma; 1959 Notebook, death given as 11 November 1918, of Spanish Flu.
  17. [S82] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar, unknown publish date, date & place, probate to widow.
  18. [S5] JEFFERIES nee STACEY, Gertrude Emma; 1959 Notebook, 14 Nov 1918.

Walter John Jefferies1

M, #12, b. 20 March 1880, d. 3 August 1963
ReferencesFrank Jefferies' Ancestors
The Andrews
The Brettons/Brittons of Essex
The Buttons
The Camps of Hertfordshire
The Harringtons
The Jefferies

Parents

FatherPeter Button Jefferies (b. 31 January 1841, d. 1 September 1908)
MotherSarah Harrington (b. 12 January 1843, d. 12 February 1928)

Family: Gertrude Emma Stacey (b. 13 January 1881, d. 12 January 1960)

SonFrank William Jefferies B.A+ (b. 27 April 1908, d. 18 October 1994)
SonEdward John Jefferies B.Eng.+ (b. 4 October 1909, d. 2 December 1991)
SonHarold Walter Jefferies (b. 29 January 1914, d. 2 March 1915)

Biography

Birth20 March 1880Walter John Jefferies was born on 20 March 1880 in 2 Bourne Place, Streatham, Surrey, England.2,3
Baptism6 June 1880He was baptized on 6 June 1880 in St Leonard's Church, Streatham, Surrey, England.4,5
Witness30 March 1881He lived with Peter Button Jefferies and Sarah Harrington in 2 Bourne Place, Streatham, Surrey, England, together with William Frederick Jefferies, Peter James Jefferies, and Harriet Button.6
Witness30 March 1891Walter John Jefferies lived with Peter Button Jefferies and Sarah Harrington in 2 Bourne Place, Streatham, Surrey, England, together with Peter James Jefferies, Alice Ethel Jefferies, Albert Henry Jefferies, Charles Edward Jefferies, and William Frederick Jefferies.7
Witness30 March 1901Walter John Jefferies witnessed the occupation of Peter James Jefferies on 30 March 1901.8
Witness30 March 1901Walter John Jefferies lived with Peter James Jefferies in 347 Lyham Road, Brixton, London, England.9
Marriage27 February 1907Walter John Jefferies married Gertrude Emma Stacey, daughter of John Stacey and Mary Wansbury, on 27 February 1907 in Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Broadway, Streatham, London, England, witnessed by Albert Henry Jefferies, Emma Ellen Stacey, Alice Ethel Jefferies, and Sabina Mary Vallins.10,11
Occupation27 February 1907The occupation of Walter John Jefferies was 'Laundry Foreman'.12
Note27 February 1907He and Gertrude Emma Stacey From local newspaper. Wedding officiated by Rev. Frederick Green, Best Man, Albert H Jeffries (sic), bridesmaids, Miss Alice Jeffries and Miss Emma Stacey; two girls, Miss Ivy Allen and Miss Sibbe Vallin. Mr Coe, organist. Reception at bride's parents; over 70 presents. on 27 February 1907 in Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Broadway, Streatham, Surrey, England.13
Residence28 February 1907He and Gertrude Emma Stacey lived in 91 Radbourne Rd, Streatham, Surrey, England.14
ResidenceDecember 1907He and Gertrude Emma Stacey lived in 347 New Park Road, Streatham, Surrey, England.14
Occupation27 April 1908The occupation of Walter John Jefferies was 'Laundry Engineer'.15
Residence27 April 1908He and Gertrude Emma Stacey lived in 135, New Park Road, Brixton Hill, Surrey, England.15,16
Witness1 September 1908He witnessed the Death of Peter Button Jefferies on 1 September 1908 in 4 Wellfield Road, Streatham, Surrey, England.17,18,19
Residence1 September 1908Walter John Jefferies and Gertrude Emma Stacey lived in 24 Northborough Road, Norbury, Surrey, England.20
Residence4 October 1909He and Gertrude Emma Stacey lived in 74, Caistor Road, Balham, Surrey, England, together with Frank William Jefferies B.A.21,22
Occupation4 October 1909The occupation of Walter John Jefferies was 'Laundry Manager, weekly pay UKP1 7s 6d'.21,23
IllnessJanuary 1910He was ill with pneumonia in January 1910.24,3
Residence30 March 1911He and Gertrude Emma Stacey lived in 74 Caistor Road, Balham, London, England, together with Edward John Jefferies B.Eng. and Frank William Jefferies B.A.25
Residence30 June 1912Walter John Jefferies and Gertrude Emma Stacey lived in 8 Canford Road, Poole, Dorset, England, together with Frank William Jefferies B.A and Edward John Jefferies B.Eng.26
Occupation29 January 1914The occupation of Walter John Jefferies was 'Engineer at Steam Laundry'.27
Milit-BegAugust 1914He began military service in August 1914.24
Residence30 March 1921He lived in 18 Rainham Road, Willesden, Middlesex, England.28
Employment6 June 1921He was employed as Gas Retort Pipe Fitter, Woodhall Duckham & Co.29
Residence3 June 1927He and Gertrude Emma Stacey lived in 184 Manor Way, Mitcham, Surrey, England, together with Frank William Jefferies B.A and Edward John Jefferies B.Eng., first house owned.30
Witness15 February 1928Walter John Jefferies witnessed the burial of Sarah Harrington on 15 February 1928 in Streatham Cemetery, Streatham, Surrey, England.31
OccupationMarch 1933The occupation of Walter John Jefferies and Gertrude Emma Stacey were owners of a hardware shop in Ruxley Parade, Ewell.32,33
ResidenceMarch 1933He and Gertrude Emma Stacey lived in 445, Kingston Road, Ewell, Surrey, England.32
Occupation7 October 1934The occupation of Walter John Jefferies was 'Retired Engineer'.34
Note3 June 1945He and Gertrude Emma Stacey left in 445 Kingston Road, Ewell, Surrey, England, on 3 June 1945.35
ResidenceFebruary 1946He and Gertrude Emma Stacey lived in 80 Northgate, Canterbury, Kent, England, until 1959 after Gertrude's accident.36
ResidenceDecember 1959He and Gertrude Emma Stacey lived in 2 Orchard Flats, Cumberland Avenue, Canterbury, Kent, England.37
Witness12 January 1960He witnessed the Death of Gertrude Emma Stacey on 12 January 1960 in Nunnery Fields Hospital, Canterbury, Kent, England.38,39
WitnessJuly 1963He lived with Frank William Jefferies B.A and Edith Elsie Galton in 35, Freemans Close, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England.40
Death3 August 1963Walter John Jefferies died on 3 August 1963 in Heathcote Hospital, Warwick, Warwickshire, England, aged 83.41,42
Last Edited 9 June 2026

Citations

  1. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, birth certificate.
  2. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, birth; Walter John Jefferies, Streatham, Wansdworth, Surrey, no. 323.
  3. [S5] JEFFERIES nee STACEY, Gertrude Emma; 1959 Notebook.
  4. [S76] London Births & Baptisms 1813-1906, unknown publish date, father Peter Button Jefferies, mother Sarah.
  5. [S48] Parish Register, bapt. Walter John, parents Peter Button & Sarah Jefferies, Streatham. no. 2118.
  6. [S21] Extracted from the 1881 census.
  7. [S46] Extracted from the 1891 census.
  8. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census.
  9. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census, plus two servants and a greengrocer's assistant.
  10. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, marriage; Walter John Jefferies, 26,father Peter Button, & Gertrude Emma Stacey, 26, , father John, Wesleyan Chapel, Broadway, Streatham, no 26. p18.
  11. [S5] JEFFERIES nee STACEY, Gertrude Emma; 1959 Notebook, GES - WJJ, 27 Feb 1907.
  12. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Broadway, Streatham, Wandsworth, London, No. 26. Walter John JEFFERIES, Gertrude Emma STACEY.
  13. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage; Walter John Jefferies & Gertrude Emma Stacey, Streatahm Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Wandsworth, no 26, p 13.
  14. [S5] JEFFERIES nee STACEY, Gertrude Emma; 1959 Notebook, 1907.
  15. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, Birth, Streatham, Wandsworth, London, No. 489, Frank William JEFFERIES.
  16. [S2] Book inscriptions, Postcards of the time to FWJ has the address as Brixton Hill, not Streatham Hill.
  17. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, DXZ312946, Diabetes Coma. Enlarged Prostate. Certified by J M Plews MRCS. Aged 67. vol 1d 322.
  18. [S5] JEFFERIES nee STACEY, Gertrude Emma; 1959 Notebook, 1 Sep 1908.
  19. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, Wandsworth, Surrey, Jul-Sep 1908, vol 1d 322.
  20. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, Peter Button J death cert.
  21. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, Birth CB915129 Edward John JEFFERIES.
  22. [S2] Book inscriptions, many family postcards of the time.
  23. [S2] Book inscriptions, from 'Notes on the Jefferies Tree by FWJ, 1985.
  24. [S14] JEFFERIES, Frank William; Memoirs (1991), page 15.
  25. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census.
  26. [S5] JEFFERIES nee STACEY, Gertrude Emma; 1959 Notebook, 30 Jun 1912.
  27. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, Birth, Poole, Poole, Dorset, No. 103, Harold Walter JEFFERIES.
  28. [S135] The England & Wales 1921 Census, boarder, Kerche household.
  29. [S135] 1921 Census.
  30. [S5] JEFFERIES nee STACEY, Gertrude Emma; 1959 Notebook, 3 Jun 1927. First house owned, on a mortgage, not rented.
  31. [S66] Obituaries, (unknown publisher address: unknown publisher, unknown publish date), In Obituary notice from the Streatham News p 5 17 Feb 1928. Service at house by Rev Walter Penny of Croydon.
  32. [S5] JEFFERIES nee STACEY, Gertrude Emma; 1959 Notebook, 1933.
  33. [S103] unknown author, "City Directories, misc.", unknown series, Surrey Electoral Rolls, Epsom J, 1939, p 15.
  34. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, Marriage D364440, Edward John JEFFERIES, Audrey Margaret SMITH.
  35. [S2] Book inscriptions, letter from FWJ to EEJ commenting on her letter.
  36. [S2] Book inscriptions, date and address, in letter from FWJ in Germany to home in February 1946.
  37. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, Death certificate no 121, Canterbury, 1960. DYC289971.
  38. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, death, age 78, Canterbury, 1960, no 121, carcinoma of the kidney.
  39. [S17] BMD indices, Canterbury, Kent, Jan-Mar 1960, age 78, vol 5b 265.
  40. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, Death of Walter John JEFFERIES.
  41. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, Death IA295707 Walter John JEFFERIES Coronary Thrombosis. Aged 83.
  42. [S82] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar, unknown publish date, probate to Frank William Jefferies.

Alice Ethel Jefferies1

F, #13, b. 31 October 1884, d. 11 April 1927
ReferencesThe Andrews
The Brettons/Brittons of Essex
The Buttons
The Camps of Hertfordshire
The Harringtons
The Jefferies

Parents

FatherPeter Button Jefferies (b. 31 January 1841, d. 1 September 1908)
MotherSarah Harrington (b. 12 January 1843, d. 12 February 1928)

Family: George Charsley (b. 27 January 1881, d. 2 May 1969)

SonFrederick George Charsley+ (b. 16 July 1912, d. 5 November 1994)
DaughterMarjorie Ethel Charsley (b. 11 January 1916, d. 17 December 2014)

Biography

Birth31 October 1884Alice Ethel Jefferies was born on 31 October 1884 in High Street, Streatham, Surrey, England.2,3
Witness30 March 1891She lived with Peter Button Jefferies and Sarah Harrington in 2 Bourne Place, Streatham, Surrey, England, together with Peter James Jefferies, Walter John Jefferies, Albert Henry Jefferies, Charles Edward Jefferies, and William Frederick Jefferies.4
Witness30 March 1901Alice Ethel Jefferies lived with Peter Button Jefferies and Sarah Harrington in 4 Wellfield Road, Streatham, Surrey, England, together with Albert Henry Jefferies and William Frederick Jefferies.5
Employment30 March 1901Alice Ethel Jefferies was employed as Dressmaker's apprentice.5
Witness26 December 1904She witnessed the marriage of Peter James Jefferies and Alice French on 26 December 1904 in St. Leonard's Church, Streatham, London, England.6,7
Witness27 February 1907Alice Ethel Jefferies witnessed the marriage of Walter John Jefferies and Gertrude Emma Stacey on 27 February 1907 in Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Broadway, Streatham, London, England.8,9
Witness30 March 1911Alice Ethel Jefferies lived with Albert Henry Jefferies in 4 Wellfield Road, Streatham, London, England, together with Sarah Harrington.10
Name-Marr18 June 1911Her married name was Charsley.11
Marriage18 June 1911Alice Ethel Jefferies married George Charsley, son of Frederick Charles Charsley and Ann Maria Ralph, on 18 June 1911 in St Leonard's Church, Streatham, Surrey, England, witnessed by Albert Henry Jefferies.12,13
Residence30 March 1921Alice Ethel Jefferies and George Charsley lived in 355 Lordship Lane, Dulwich, London, England, together with Sarah Harrington, Frederick George Charsley, Marjorie Ethel Charsley, and Albert Henry Jefferies.14
Illnessbefore 1927Alice Ethel Jefferies was ill with 'tuberculosis' before 1927 in Ventnor, Isle of Wight, England.15
Death11 April 1927She died on 11 April 1927 in 355 Lordship Lane, Dulwich, Surrey, England, aged 42.16,17
Burial14 April 1927She was buried on 14 April 1927 in Brockley Cemetery, Lewisham, Surrey, England.18
Last Edited 24 January 2025

Citations

  1. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, BXBZ056524 Alice Ethel JEFFERIES.
  2. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, BXBZ056524 Alice Ethel JEFFERIES.
  3. [S5] JEFFERIES nee STACEY, Gertrude Emma; 1959 Notebook, b. Alice Ethel Jefferies, died 1927.
  4. [S46] Extracted from the 1891 census.
  5. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census.
  6. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, marriage; Peter James Jefferies, 26, father Peter Button, & Alice French, 25, father Thomas, St Leonards, Streatham no 109.
  7. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, marriage, Wandsworth, Surrey Oct-Dec 1904, vol 1d 1105.
  8. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, marriage; Walter John Jefferies, 26,father Peter Button, & Gertrude Emma Stacey, 26, , father John, Wesleyan Chapel, Broadway, Streatham, no 26. p18.
  9. [S5] JEFFERIES nee STACEY, Gertrude Emma; 1959 Notebook, GES - WJJ, 27 Feb 1907.
  10. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census, 4 rooms.
  11. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates.
  12. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, MB421221 George CHARSLEY, Alice Ethel JEFFERIES.
  13. [S5] JEFFERIES nee STACEY, Gertrude Emma; 1959 Notebook, June 1911; Also witnessed by Marion PIERCE.
  14. [S135] The England & Wales 1921 Census.
  15. [S14] JEFFERIES, Frank William; Memoirs (1991), treatment in sanatorium for TB.
  16. [S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, death, age 42, Camberwell, London, Jun 1927, vol 1d 609.
  17. [S5] JEFFERIES nee STACEY, Gertrude Emma; 1959 Notebook, died of tuberculosis. 2.30am. 11 April 1927.
  18. [S5] JEFFERIES nee STACEY, Gertrude Emma; 1959 Notebook, 14 April 1927.

Albert Henry Jefferies

M, #14, b. 10 March 1882, d. March 1953
ReferencesThe Andrews
The Brettons/Brittons of Essex
The Buttons
The Camps of Hertfordshire
The Harringtons
The Jefferies

Parents

FatherPeter Button Jefferies (b. 31 January 1841, d. 1 September 1908)
MotherSarah Harrington (b. 12 January 1843, d. 12 February 1928)

Family: Alice Mary Spencer (b. 31 August 1888, d. September 1957)

DaughterPatricia Spencer Jefferies S.R.N. (b. 25 October 1927, d. 2 July 2010)
DaughterChristine Spencer Jefferies+ (b. 7 July 1930, d. 15 November 2021)
SonRichard Peter Spencer Jefferies B.Sc., Ph.D.+ (b. 15 January 1932, d. 23 June 2020)

Biography

Birth10 March 1882Albert Henry Jefferies was born on 10 March 1882 in 2 Bourne Place, Streatham, Surrey, England.1,2
Baptism4 June 1882He was baptized on 4 June 1882 in St Leonard's Church, Streatham, Surrey, England.3
Witness30 March 1891He lived with Peter Button Jefferies and Sarah Harrington in 2 Bourne Place, Streatham, Surrey, England, together with Peter James Jefferies, Walter John Jefferies, Alice Ethel Jefferies, Charles Edward Jefferies, and William Frederick Jefferies.4
Witness30 March 1901Albert Henry Jefferies lived with Peter Button Jefferies and Sarah Harrington in 4 Wellfield Road, Streatham, Surrey, England, together with Alice Ethel Jefferies and William Frederick Jefferies.5
Witness27 February 1907Albert Henry Jefferies witnessed the marriage of Walter John Jefferies and Gertrude Emma Stacey on 27 February 1907 in Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Broadway, Streatham, London, England.6,7
INTerestsAlbert Henry Jefferies was interested in singing (baritone) and cycling.8
Occupation30 March 1911The occupation of Albert Henry Jefferies was 'Boot repairer'.9
Residence30 March 1911He lived in 4 Wellfield Road, Streatham, London, England, together with Alice Ethel Jefferies and Sarah Harrington.10
Witness18 June 1911He witnessed the marriage of George Charsley and Alice Ethel Jefferies on 18 June 1911 in St Leonard's Church, Streatham, Surrey, England.11,12
Milit-Begcirca 1915Albert Henry Jefferies began military service circa 1915 in London, England.13,14,15
Milit-Endcirca 1919He ended military service circa 1919.16
Employment30 March 1921He was employed as Boot & Shoe Maker.17
Witness30 March 1921He lived with Alice Ethel Jefferies and George Charsley in 355 Lordship Lane, Dulwich, London, England, together with Sarah Harrington, Frederick George Charsley, and Marjorie Ethel Charsley.17
Marriage4 August 1926Albert Henry Jefferies married Alice Mary Spencer, daughter of John William Spencer and Rose Alice W Bradford, on 4 August 1926 in Croydon, Surrey, England.18,19
Witness12 February 1928Albert Henry Jefferies witnessed the Death of Sarah Harrington on 12 February 1928 in 66 High Road, Streatham, Surrey, England.20,21
Name-VarHe was also known as Albert Harrington Adopted middle name of Harrington (his mother's maiden name) for business purposes.22,23
Residence29 September 1939He and Alice Mary Spencer lived in 3 South End, Croydon, Surrey, England.24
Occupation19 October 1940The occupation of Albert Henry Jefferies was 'Chiropodist'.25
Witness16 January 1949He given probate for estate of Frances Nellie Mulcock.26
Occupation1950The occupation of Albert Henry Jefferies was 'Chiropodist: M.C.Ch.A'.27
Residence1950He lived in 66 Streatham High Road, Streatham, Surrey, England.27
DeathMarch 1953He died in March 1953 in 71, St Peter's Road, Croydon, Surrey, England, aged ~71.28
Last Edited 8 June 2023

Citations

  1. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Wandsworth, April-Jun 1882 vol 1d 748.
  2. [S5] JEFFERIES nee STACEY, Gertrude Emma; 1959 Notebook.
  3. [S48] Parish Register, birth & bapt., Albert Henry Jefferies, parents Peter Button & Sarah, St Leonard's, Streatham, no 2353, p 294.
  4. [S46] Extracted from the 1891 census.
  5. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census.
  6. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, marriage; Walter John Jefferies, 26,father Peter Button, & Gertrude Emma Stacey, 26, , father John, Wesleyan Chapel, Broadway, Streatham, no 26. p18.
  7. [S5] JEFFERIES nee STACEY, Gertrude Emma; 1959 Notebook, GES - WJJ, 27 Feb 1907.
  8. [S14] JEFFERIES, Frank William; Memoirs (1991.)
  9. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census.
  10. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census, 4 rooms.
  11. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, MB421221 George CHARSLEY, Alice Ethel JEFFERIES.
  12. [S5] JEFFERIES nee STACEY, Gertrude Emma; 1959 Notebook, June 1911; Also witnessed by Marion PIERCE.
  13. [S77] British Army records inc. Chelsea Pensioners & WW1, unknown publish date, M2/167494, Pte., Jefferies, Albert Henry, R.A.S.C. War & Victory medals.
  14. [S2] Book inscriptions, in letter.
  15. [S14] JEFFERIES, Frank William; Memoirs (1991), supervised road-building projects in Mesopotamia.
  16. [S77] British Army records, in Royal Army Service Corps, Private, M2/167494; awarded Victory & British Medals.
  17. [S135] The England & Wales 1921 Census.
  18. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage; Alice M Spencer & Albert H Jefferies, Croydon, Surrey, Jul-Sep 1926, vol 2a 1142.
  19. [S5] JEFFERIES nee STACEY, Gertrude Emma; 1959 Notebook, 4 Aug 1926.
  20. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, death; Hypostatic congestion of the lungs due to mitral incompetance associated with myocardial degeneration. Aged 85. Sarah JEFFERIES nee HARRINGTON.
  21. [S5] JEFFERIES nee STACEY, Gertrude Emma; 1959 Notebook, b. S Jefferies, 1843 died Jan 28 1928.
  22. [S56] Phone directory, unknown publish date, British, 1934. page 882, London surnames A-K.
  23. [S103] unknown author, "City Directories, misc.", unknown series, London Electoral Roll, Wansworth, Streaham,1939., Jefferies Albert Harrington, abode, 3 Southend Croydon. p 393.
  24. [S124] The 1939 register for England & Wales., no children?
  25. [S2] Book inscriptions, letter from A.H.J to Jane Jefferies Stearns; Sally Howard collection.
  26. [S82] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar, unknown publish date, date & place, probate to Albert Harrington Jefferies.
  27. [S56] Phone directory, British, 1950. page 2281, London surnames E-K.
  28. [S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, death, age 70, Croydon, Surrey, Jan-Mar 1953, vol 5g 152.

Charles Edward Jefferies1

M, #15, b. 15 March 1888, d. June 1899
ReferencesThe Andrews
The Brettons/Brittons of Essex
The Buttons
The Camps of Hertfordshire
The Harringtons
The Jefferies

Parents

FatherPeter Button Jefferies (b. 31 January 1841, d. 1 September 1908)
MotherSarah Harrington (b. 12 January 1843, d. 12 February 1928)

Biography

Birth15 March 1888Charles Edward Jefferies was born on 15 March 1888 in Bourne Place, Streatham, Surrey, England.2,1
Baptism3 June 1888He was baptized on 3 June 1888 in St Leonard's Church, Streatham, Surrey, England.1
Witness30 March 1891He lived with Peter Button Jefferies and Sarah Harrington in 2 Bourne Place, Streatham, Surrey, England, together with Peter James Jefferies, Walter John Jefferies, Alice Ethel Jefferies, Albert Henry Jefferies, and William Frederick Jefferies.3
DeathJune 1899Charles Edward Jefferies died in June 1899 in Fulham, Middlesex, England, aged 11.4
Last Edited 22 May 2018

Citations

  1. [S48] Parish Register, birth & bapt., Charles Edward Jefferies, parents Peter Button & Sarah, St Leonard's, Streatham, no 985, p 124.
  2. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Wandsworth, Surrey Apr-Jun 1888, vol 1d 760.
  3. [S46] Extracted from the 1891 census.
  4. [S17] BMD indices, death, age 11, Fulham, Middlesex, Apr-Jun 1899, vol 1a 231.

Martha Atkin1

F, #16, b. 5 July 1844, d. 16 November 1923

Parents

FatherMartin Atkin (b. September 1802, d. 18 September 1882)
MotherMary Ann Jackson (b. September 1804, d. July 1860)

Family: Henry Jefferies (b. 15 December 1842, d. 9 August 1892)

SonJonathan Henry Jefferies+ (b. 5 May 1871, d. 27 May 1945)
SonGeorge Atkin Jefferies+ (b. 29 June 1872, d. 26 September 1945)
DaughterJane Jefferies+ (b. 15 July 1874, d. 12 February 1960)
DaughterHarriet Mary Jefferies (b. 27 May 1877, d. 16 November 1960)
DaughterMartha Fanny Jefferies+ (b. 18 August 1879, d. 6 June 1950)
DaughterHannah Elizabeth Jefferies+ (b. 13 January 1882, d. 19 October 1963)

Biography

Birth5 July 1844Martha Atkin was born on 5 July 1844 in Spilsby, Lincolnshire, England.1,2
Baptism14 August 1844She was baptized on 14 August 1844 in Wesleyan Methodist Circuit, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, England.3
Witness30 March 1851She lived with Martin Atkin and Mary Ann Jackson in Halton Lane, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, England, together with Thomas Atkin, Jonathan Atkin, Elizabeth Atkin, Jane Atkin, Jacob Atkin, and George Atkin.4
Occupation1860Martha Atkin was 'apprenticed as a seamstress'.5
Residence30 March 1861She lived in Hundleby, Lincolnshire, England.6
Employment30 March 1861She was employed as Domestic servant.7
Name-Marr19 July 1870Her married name was Jefferies.
Marriage19 July 1870She married Henry Jefferies, son of Jonathan Jefferies and Harriet Button, on 19 July 1870 in St Nicholas' Church, Partney, Lincolnshire, England, witnessed by Thomas Atkin and Mary Atkin.8,9
Occupation30 March 1871The occupation of Martha Atkin was 'Milliner and Dressmaker'.10
Residence30 March 1871She and Henry Jefferies lived in 37, Wells Lane, Streatham, Surrey, England.11
Residence4 April 1881She and Henry Jefferies lived in 36, Wells Lane, Streatham, Surrey, England, together with Jonathan Henry Jefferies, George Atkin Jefferies, Jane Jefferies, Harriet Mary Jefferies, and Martha Fanny Jefferies.12
Residence30 March 1891Martha Atkin and Henry Jefferies lived in 3, Vertigan Terrace, Eardley Road, Streatham, Surrey, England, together with Harriet Mary Jefferies, Martha Fanny Jefferies, Hannah Elizabeth Jefferies, George Atkin Jefferies, and Martin James Mathers.13
Witness9 August 1892Martha Atkin witnessed the Death of Henry Jefferies on 9 August 1892 in 3, Vertigan Terrace, Eardley Road, Streatham, Surrey, England.14,15,16,17
Immigratn28 November 1892She emmigrated on 28 November 1892 to Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA.18
Residence5 January 1920She lived in Crescent City, Putnam, Florida, USA, together with George Sturges Crotty Jn., Catherine Lois Crotty, and Elizabeth Crotty.19
Death16 November 1923Martha Atkin died on 16 November 1923 in 816 Tallyrand Avenue, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA, aged 79.20
BurialShe was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA.21
NoteShe and Henry Jefferies have at least 13 known DNA matches of varying length and incuding matches on a number of chromosomes at 3rd cousin level from their children, Jonathon Henry, George Atkin, Jane & Martha Fanny.22
Last Edited 13 June 2022

Citations

  1. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, Spilsby, Lincs Jul-Sep 1844 vol 14 531.
  2. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, birth, Martha Atkin, father Martin, mother Mary Jackson, Spilsby, Lincs., no 115.
  3. [S65] England & Wales Christening Records; 1538-1975, 2008, bapt., Martha Atkin, parents Martin & Mary, Spilsby Circuit, Lincoln, fhl 1542406.
  4. [S26] Extracted from the 1851 census.
  5. [S7] HOWARD nee UNDERWOOD, Sally Marty; Descendants of Henry and Martha (ATKINS) JEFFERIES (Jan 1979.)
  6. [S44] Extracted from the 1861 census, household of Elizabeth Rainey.
  7. [S44] Extracted from the 1861 census.
  8. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, marriage; Henry Jefferies, father Jonathan, & Martha Atkin, father Martin, Partney, Lincs no 82. Rector of Partney, Rev J Wood Bayldon.
  9. [S17] BMD indices, marriage; Martha Atkin & Henry Jefferies, Spilsby, Lincs, Jul-Sep 1870, vol 7a 879.
  10. [S45] Extracted from the 1871 census, as written.
  11. [S45] Extracted from the 1871 census, Rector Houses; next to mother Harriet and PBJ.
  12. [S21] Extracted from the 1881 census, SRY: 667/26/46.
  13. [S46] Extracted from the 1891 census.
  14. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, death, age 49, Streatham, London, no. 218. copy from Sally Howard. Chronic interstitial nephritis, ureminc poisoning.
  15. [S17] BMD indices, death, age 49, Wandsworth, Surrey, Jul-Sep 1892, vol 1d 402.
  16. [S2] Book inscriptions, In memoriam card, possession of Sally Howard. certificate.
  17. [S82] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar, unknown publish date, Probate to Joseph Atkin, retired grocer. Martha's brother.
  18. [S61] Passenger lists- Immigration, unknown publish date, SS 'Tower Hill' arrived New York, family in 2nd class cabins B & C from London.
  19. [S41] US census, 1920.
  20. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, death, age 78, Certificate 13-01 13-511, DOB incorrect. Florida State Board of Health.
  21. [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, unknown publish date, www.findagrave.com, #137842128.
  22. [S128] DNA online records, 2017, Ancestry and MyHeritage DNA tests confirms links to a number of descendants of Henry & Martha who went to Florida in the 1890's.

Mary Thacker1

F, #17, b. 3 July 1877, d. 19 December 1975

Family: William Frederick Jefferies (b. 8 June 1876, d. 21 February 1963)

DaughterWinifred Mary Jefferies (b. 29 July 1902, d. October 1967)
SonCharles Edward Jefferies+ (b. 6 September 1903, d. 26 May 1985)

Biography

Birth3 July 1877Mary Thacker was born on 3 July 1877 in Dalston, London, England.2,3
Baptism30 September 1877She was baptized on 30 September 1877 in St Philip's Church, Dalston, London, England.3
Name-MarrHer married name was Jefferies.4
MarriageOctober 1901She married William Frederick Jefferies, son of Peter Button Jefferies and Sarah Harrington, in October 1901 in Wandsworth, Surrey, England.5
Name-VarMary Thacker was also known as Polly.6
Residence2 April 1911She and William Frederick Jefferies lived in 19, Palmer's Road, Norbury, London, England, together with Winifred Mary Jefferies and Charles Edward Jefferies.7
Residence30 March 1921Mary Thacker and William Frederick Jefferies lived in 77 Totton Road, Croydon, Surrey, England, together with Winifred Mary Jefferies and Charles Edward Jefferies.8
Residence29 September 1939Mary Thacker and William Frederick Jefferies lived in 50 Oakwood Avenue, New Milton, Hampshire, England, together with Charles Edward Jefferies, Alice Mary Leonard, Gwendoline Mary Jefferies, and Anthony Charles Jefferies.9
Death19 December 1975Mary Thacker died on 19 December 1975 in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, aged 98.10
Last Edited 8 June 2023

Citations

  1. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, Marriage, Wandsworth, London, Oct-Dec 1901, vol 1d 1173.
  2. [S17] BMD indices, birth, Hackney, London, Jul-Sep 1877, vol 1b 521..
  3. [S76] London Births & Baptisms 1813-1906, unknown publish date, bapt. father Charles Thacker, mother Eliza.
  4. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census, 10 years married.
  5. [S17] BMD indices, Wandsworth, London Oct-Dec 1901, vol 1d 1173.
  6. [S2] Book inscriptions.
  7. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census, in census.
  8. [S135] The England & Wales 1921 Census.
  9. [S124] The 1939 register for England & Wales.
  10. [S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, death, age 98, Salisbury, Wilts., Dec 1975, vol 23 1923.

Charles Edward Jefferies1

M, #18, b. 6 September 1903, d. 26 May 1985
ReferencesThe Andrews
The Brettons/Brittons of Essex
The Buttons
The Camps of Hertfordshire
The Harringtons
The Jefferies

Parents

FatherWilliam Frederick Jefferies (b. 8 June 1876, d. 21 February 1963)
MotherMary Thacker (b. 3 July 1877, d. 19 December 1975)

Family: Alice Mary Leonard (b. 26 October 1906, d. 28 July 1988)

SonAnthony Charles Jefferies+ (b. 30 March 1932, d. 14 April 2020)
DaughterGwendoline Mary Jefferies+ (b. 2 June 1933, d. 19 July 2019)
DaughterAnn Carol Jefferies+ (b. 25 December 1940, d. 25 August 2014)
DaughterHeather S Jefferies+

Biography

Birth6 September 1903Charles Edward Jefferies was born on 6 September 1903 in Streatham, London, England+.2
Baptism25 September 1903He was baptized on 25 September 1903 in St Leonard's Church, Streatham, Surrey, England.3
Witness2 April 1911He lived with William Frederick Jefferies and Mary Thacker in 19, Palmer's Road, Norbury, London, England, together with Winifred Mary Jefferies.4
Employment30 March 1921Charles Edward Jefferies was employed as Joiner, woodworks.5
Witness30 March 1921He lived with William Frederick Jefferies and Mary Thacker in 77 Totton Road, Croydon, Surrey, England, together with Winifred Mary Jefferies.6
Milit-Beg18 September 1923Charles Edward Jefferies began military service on 18 September 1923 in Thornton Heath, Surrey, England.7
Milit-End31 December 1928He ended military service on 31 December 1928 in Kent, England.8
MarriageJune 1931He married Alice Mary Leonard in June 1931 in Croydon, Surrey, England.9
Witness29 September 1939He lived with William Frederick Jefferies and Mary Thacker in 50 Oakwood Avenue, New Milton, Hampshire, England, together with Alice Mary Leonard, Gwendoline Mary Jefferies, and Anthony Charles Jefferies.10
Death26 May 1985Charles Edward Jefferies died on 26 May 1985 in 31 Finchley Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, aged 81.11
NoteHe is a grandson of Peter Button Jefferies, & Sarah Harrington with tests on his daughter Heather & grand-daughter Deborah.12,13
Last Edited 14 February 2024

Citations

  1. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census, names in census.
  2. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Wandsworth, Surrey, Oct-Dec 1903, vol 1d 681.
  3. [S48] Parish Register, birth & bapt., Charles Edward Jefferies, parents William Frederick & Mary, St Leonard, Streatham, no 440, p 55.
  4. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census, in census.
  5. [S135] The England & Wales 1921 Census, employer JH Bex, Shop Fitter.
  6. [S135] 1921 Census.
  7. [S127] Royal Air Forces Sevice records, unknown publish date, No 355830, Jefferies, Charles Edward, carpenter, group 2. 7 or 5 year term. RAF.
  8. [S127] UK, RAK record, No 355830, Jefferies, Charles Edward, carpenter, group 2. end 216 Squadron, served in Iraq & Palestine.
  9. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, Croydon, Surrey, Apr-Jun 1931, vol 2a 976.
  10. [S124] The 1939 register for England & Wales.
  11. [S17] BMD indices, death, age 81, Salisbury, Wilts, May 1985, vol 23 2069.
  12. [S128] DNA online records, 2017, DNA match MGJ & Heather S Sharpe, nee Jefferies., 99cM on 4 segments.
  13. [S128] DNA Matches, DNA match MGJ & Deborah Donald, nee Browning, 163cM on 8 segments.

Winifred Mary Jefferies1

F, #19, b. 29 July 1902, d. October 1967
ReferencesThe Andrews
The Brettons/Brittons of Essex
The Buttons
The Camps of Hertfordshire
The Harringtons
The Jefferies

Parents

FatherWilliam Frederick Jefferies (b. 8 June 1876, d. 21 February 1963)
MotherMary Thacker (b. 3 July 1877, d. 19 December 1975)

Biography

Birth29 July 1902Winifred Mary Jefferies was born on 29 July 1902 in Streatham, London, England+.2
Baptism7 September 1902She was baptized on 7 September 1902 in St Leonard's Church, Streatham, London, England.3
Witness2 April 1911She lived with William Frederick Jefferies and Mary Thacker in 19, Palmer's Road, Norbury, London, England, together with Charles Edward Jefferies.4
Employment30 March 1921Winifred Mary Jefferies was employed as Laundry Packer/Sorter.5
Witness30 March 1921She lived with William Frederick Jefferies and Mary Thacker in 77 Totton Road, Croydon, Surrey, England, together with Charles Edward Jefferies.6
Name-MarrMarch 1926Her married name was Keen.7
MarriageMarch 1926Winifred Mary Jefferies married Frederick John Keen in March 1926 in Croydon, Surrey, England.8
Residence29 September 1939She and Frederick John Keen lived in 31 Benson Road, Lewisham, London, England.9
DeathOctober 1967She died in October 1967 in Bournemouth, Dorset, England, aged 65.10
Last Edited 8 June 2023

Citations

  1. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census, names recorded in census.
  2. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Wandsworth, Surrey, Jul-Sep 1902, vol 1d 717.
  3. [S76] London Births & Baptisms 1813-1906, unknown publish date, fathe William Frederick, mother Mary.
  4. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census, in census.
  5. [S135] The England & Wales 1921 Census, employer St James Steam Laundry.
  6. [S135] 1921 Census.
  7. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, Croydon Surrey, marriage, Jan-Mar 1926, vol 2a 604.
  8. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, marriage; Frederick J Keen & Winifred M Jefferies, Croydon, Surrey, Jan-Mar 1926, vol 2a 604.
  9. [S124] The 1939 register for England & Wales.
  10. [S17] BMD indices, death, age 65, Bournemouth, Dorset., Oct-Dec 1967, vol 6b 251.

Thomas Sanders1

M, #20, b. 1807, d. January 1880

Family: Mary Roome (b. April 1802, d. October 1878)

SonWilliam Sanders (b. 1827)
DaughterSusan Sanders (b. 4 July 1831)
DaughterHannah Sanders+ (b. 20 January 1834, d. 12 May 1915)
SonJoseph Sanders (b. 1840)

Biography

Birth1807Thomas Sanders was born in 1807 in Eaton Bray, Bedfordshire, England.1
Marriage6 September 1827He married Mary Roome, daughter of Richard Roome and Sarah Grinnell, on 6 September 1827 in St Mary the Virgin Church, Edlesborough, Buckinghamshire, England.1
Residence30 March 1851Thomas Sanders and Mary Roome lived in Eaton Bray, Bedfordshire, England, together with William Sanders, Susan Sanders, Hannah Sanders, and Joseph Sanders.2
Residence30 March 1861Thomas Sanders and Mary Roome lived in Eastern Side, Eaton Bray, Bedfordshire, England, together with Joseph Sanders.3
Residence30 March 1871Thomas Sanders and Mary Roome lived in Camp Road, Eaton Bray, Bedfordshire, England.4
DeathJanuary 1880He died in January 1880 in Luton, Bedfordshire, England, aged ~73.1
Last Edited 21 March 2024

Citations

  1. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage; Thomas Sanders & Mary Room, Edlesborough, Bucks.
  2. [S26] Extracted from the 1851 census.
  3. [S44] Extracted from the 1861 census.
  4. [S45] Extracted from the 1871 census.

William Sanders1

M, #21, b. 1827
ReferencesThe Roomes of Buckinghamshire

Parents

FatherThomas Sanders (b. 1807, d. January 1880)
MotherMary Roome (b. April 1802, d. October 1878)

Biography

Birth1827William Sanders was born in 1827 in Edlesborough, Buckinghamshire, England.1
Witness30 March 1851He lived with Thomas Sanders and Mary Roome in Eaton Bray, Bedfordshire, England, together with Susan Sanders, Hannah Sanders, and Joseph Sanders.1
Last Edited 21 March 2024

Citations

  1. [S26] Extracted from the 1851 census.

Joseph Sanders1

M, #22, b. 1840
ReferencesThe Roomes of Buckinghamshire

Parents

FatherThomas Sanders (b. 1807, d. January 1880)
MotherMary Roome (b. April 1802, d. October 1878)

Biography

Birth1840Joseph Sanders was born in 1840 in Eaton Bray, Bedfordshire, England.1
Witness30 March 1851He lived with Thomas Sanders and Mary Roome in Eaton Bray, Bedfordshire, England, together with William Sanders, Susan Sanders, and Hannah Sanders.1
Witness30 March 1861Joseph Sanders lived with Thomas Sanders and Mary Roome in Eastern Side, Eaton Bray, Bedfordshire, England.2
Last Edited 21 March 2024

Citations

  1. [S26] Extracted from the 1851 census.
  2. [S44] Extracted from the 1861 census.

Nancy Fitzpatrick1

F, #23, b. October 1912, d. 3 September 2013
ReferencesThe Mulcocks & Titcheners

Parents

FatherReginald Daniel Fitzpatrick (b. 5 October 1886, d. December 1966)
MotherGertrude Stockdale (b. 11 October 1887, d. 23 April 1975)

Biography

BirthOctober 1912Nancy Fitzpatrick was born in October 1912 in Selby, Yorkshire, England.1
Name-MarrOctober 1938Her married name was Reynolds.2
MarriageOctober 1938She married William H Reynolds in October 1938 in Selby, Yorkshire, England.2
Death3 September 2013She died on 3 September 2013 in Selby, Yorkshire, England, aged 100.1
Last Edited 22 March 2024

Citations

  1. [S70] England & Wales Death Index 1989-2018, unknown publish date, death, age 100, Ms Nancy Reynolds, Selby Yorks., YO8.
  2. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage; Nancy Fitzpatrick & William H Reynolds, Selby, Yorks., Oct-Dec 1938, vol 9c 2307.

Walter Hurtle Bignell1

M, #24, b. 22 August 1898, d. 31 May 1959
ReferencesThe Roomes of Buckinghamshire

Parents

FatherJoseph Bignell (b. April 1855, d. 12 March 1948)
MotherElizabeth Blackmore (b. 20 September 1861, d. 2 May 1946)

Family: Zillah Amy Todd (b. 24 March 1905, d. 15 May 1993)

DaughterEva Jean Bignell (b. 10 August 1924, d. 20 January 1990)
SonDennis Hurtle Bignell (b. 27 October 1926, d. 17 November 2003)

Biography

Birth22 August 1898Walter Hurtle Bignell was born on 22 August 1898 in Mount Gambier, SA, Australia.1
Marriage1920He married Zillah Amy Todd in 1920 in Naracoorte, SA, Australia.2
Death31 May 1959He died on 31 May 1959 in Naracoorte, SA, Australia, aged 60.3
Last Edited 22 March 2024

Citations

  1. [S97] Australia BMD Indices, Federal & State., unknown publish date, birth, Walter Hurtle Bignell, parents Joseph Bignell & Elizabeth Blackmore, Mount Gambier, SA, vol 628, p452.
  2. [S97] Australia BMD Indices, marriage; Zillah Amy Todd & Walter Hurtle Bignell, SA, 1917-1920, vol 298, p847.
  3. [S97] Australia BMD Indices, deat, Walter Hurtle Bignell, Mount Gambier, SA, vol 891, p3398.

Alice French1

F, #25, b. 23 June 1879, d. 4 January 1967

Parents

FatherThomas French (b. March 1854, d. March 1947)
MotherEliza Coe (b. July 1862, d. March 1899)

Family: Peter James Jefferies (b. 13 March 1878, d. 7 November 1918)

DaughterEdith Alice Jefferies (b. 22 June 1908, d. 12 January 2007)
DaughterKathleen Olive Jefferies+ (b. 12 October 1913, d. 6 December 1984)

Biography

Birth23 June 1879Alice French was born on 23 June 1879 in Finchingfield, Essex, England.2,3
Witness31 March 1881She lived with Thomas French and Eliza Coe in Silverleys Farm, Felsted, Essex, England, together with Ellen J French.4
Witness31 March 1891Alice French lived with Thomas French and Eliza Coe in Silverleys Farm, Felsted, Essex, England, together with Ellen J French, Lily French, Rosa French, Thomas James French, Albert George French, and Edith French.5
Residence31 March 1901Alice French lived in 12 Somers Road, Brixton, London, England.6
Name-Marr26 December 1904Her married name was Jefferies.
Marriage26 December 1904She married Peter James Jefferies, son of Peter Button Jefferies and Sarah Harrington, on 26 December 1904 in St. Leonard's Church, Streatham, London, England, witnessed by Alice Ethel Jefferies.7,8
Residence30 March 1911Alice French and Peter James Jefferies lived in 379 Lyham Road, Brixton, London, England, together with Edith Alice Jefferies and Thomas James French.9
Employment19 June 1921Alice French was employed as Kitchen Cleaner.10
Residence19 June 1921She lived in 345 Lyham Road, Lambeth, London, England, together with Edith Alice Jefferies and Kathleen Olive Jefferies.11
Name-MarrJuly 1926Her married name was Bell.12
MarriageJuly 1926Alice French married Henry Thomas Bell in July 1926 in Lambeth, Surrey, England.12
Witness15 February 1928She witnessed the burial of Sarah Harrington on 15 February 1928 in Streatham Cemetery, Streatham, Surrey, England.13
Name-Chg1952Her name was legally changed to Hewlett.14
Death4 January 1967Alice French died on 4 January 1967 in 5 Bellville Road, Battersea, London, England, aged 87.15,16
Last Edited 11 January 2024

Citations

  1. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, marriage certificate.
  2. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Braintree, Essex, Jul-Sep 1879, vol 4a 448.
  3. [S5] JEFFERIES nee STACEY, Gertrude Emma; 1959 Notebook, Alice Jefferies.
  4. [S21] Extracted from the 1881 census.
  5. [S46] Extracted from the 1891 census.
  6. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census, visitor to John & Jane Hardy's Greengrocers.
  7. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, marriage; Peter James Jefferies, 26, father Peter Button, & Alice French, 25, father Thomas, St Leonards, Streatham no 109.
  8. [S17] BMD indices, marriage, Wandsworth, Surrey Oct-Dec 1904, vol 1d 1105.
  9. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census, Thomas French, age 24, single, visitor; Groom, Felstead Essex.
  10. [S135] The England & Wales 1921 Census, employer LCC School, New Park Road. SW2.
  11. [S135] 1921 Census.
  12. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage, Alice Jefferies & Henry Thomas Bell; Lambeth Surrey, Jul-Sep 1926, vol 1d 804.
  13. [S66] Obituaries, (unknown publisher address: unknown publisher, unknown publish date), In Obituary notice from the Streatham News p 5 17 Feb 1928. Service at house by Rev Walter Penny of Croydon.
  14. [S29] emails from family or contacts, unknown publish date, emails sent to MGJefferies, from Jenny Upton; changed name to Hewett by deed poll.
  15. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, Death certificate, issued 5 Jan 1967. widow of Jesse Hewlett.
  16. [S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, death, age 87, Wandsworth, London, Jan-Mar 1967, 5e 738.